Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Over its first two editions, this best-selling book has become the de facto standard for training and reference material at all levels of CNC programming. Used in hundreds of educational institutions around the world as the primary text for CNC courses, and used daily by many in-field CNC programmers and machine operators, this book literally defines CNC programming. Written with careful attention to detail, there are no compromises. Many of the changes in this new Third Edition are the direct result of comments and suggestions received from many CNC professionals in the field. This extraordinarily comprehensive work continues to be packed with over one thousand illustrations, tables, formulas, tips, shortcuts, and practical examples.

The enclosed CD-ROM now contains a fully functional 15-day shareware version of CNC tool path editor/simulator, NCPlot(tm). This powerful, easy-to-learn software includes an amazing array of features, many not found in competitive products. NCPlot offers an unmatched combination of simplicity of use and richness of features. Support for many advanced control options is standard, including a macro interpreter that simulates Fanuc and similar macro programs.

The CD-ROM also offers many training exercises based on individual chapters, along with solutions and detailed explanations. Special programming and machining examples are provided as well, in form of complete machine files, useful as actual programming resources. Virtually all files use Adobe PDF format and are set to high resolution printing.

FEATURES Fully functional shareware version of CNC toolpath simulator/editor, NCPlot(TM), included on the CD-ROM. This powerful software includes an amazing array of features, including those not found in competitive products. Support for many advanced features is standard, and the included macro interpreter can simulate Fanuc and compatible macro toolpath programs Detailed section on CNC lathes with live tooling, including examples Image files of many actual parts, used as examples More programming examples (both in printed text and on the CD-ROM) Optimized for the latest Fanuc and related control systems Additional formulas, calculations and handy reference material Fourth axis programming (indexing and rotary) CD-ROM based projects, including several as interactive PDF forms Improved index for better search of topics

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Chapter 1 Numerical Control
• Chapter 2 CNC Milling
• Chapter 3 CNC Turning
• Chapter 4 Coordinate Geometry
• Chapter 5 Control System
• Chapter 6 Program Planning
• Chapter 7 Part Program Structure
• Chapter 8 Preparatory Commands
• Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Functions
• Chapter 10 Sequence Block
• Chapter 11 Input of Dimensions
• Chapter 12 Spindle Control
• Chapter 13 Feedrate Control
• Chapter 14 Tool Function
• Chapter 15 Reference Points
• Chapter 16 Register Commands
• Chapter 17 Position Compensation
• Chapter 18 Work Offset
• Chapter 19 Tool Length Offset
• Chapter 20 Rapid Positioning
• Chapter 21 Machine Zero Return
• Chapter 22 Linear Interpolation
• Chapter 23 Block Skip Function
• Chapter 24 Dwell Command
• Chapter 25 Fixed Cycles
• Chapter 26 Machining Holes
• Chapter 27 Pattern Of Holes
• Chapter 28 Face Milling
• Chapter 29 Circular Interpolation
• Chapter 30 Cutter Radius Offset
• Chapter 31 Plane Selection
• Chapter 32 Peripheral Milling
• Chapter 33 Slots And Pockets
• Chapter 34 Turning and Boring
• Chapter 35 Lathe Cycles
• Chapter 36 Grooving on Lathes
• Chapter 37 Part-Off
• Chapter 38 Single Point Threading
• Chapter 39 Subprograms
• Chapter 40 Datum Shift
• Chapter 41 Mirror Image
• Chapter 42 Coordinate Rotation
• Chapter 43 Scaling Function
• Chapter 44 CNC Lathe Accessories
• Chapter 45 Helical Milling
• Chapter 46 Horizontal Machining
• Chapter 47 Writing a CNC Program
• Chapter 48 Program Documents
• Chapter 49 Program Verification
• Chapter 50 CNC Machining
• Chapter 51 Interfacing to Devices
• Chapter 52 Math for Programming
• Chapter 53 CNC and CAD/CAM